No test or examination is to be given during the last seven calendar days preceding the first day of the officially scheduled final exam period for the fall or spring semester (See the Final Exam Schedule for final exam period dates) with the following exceptions:

In lab or performance classes where it is necessary
No take home test or exam is to be due prior to the beginning of the officially scheduled examination period, although a take home final test or examination may be distributed during this time period.
Homework, papers, problem sets, and projects may be due during this time frame